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Final thoughts from Indiana's Week 9 win over UCLA

Browning Headshotby: Zach Browning10/27/25ZachBrowning17
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Oct 25, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver E.J. Williams Jr. (7) runs a catch in for a touchdown during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Memorial Stadium. Photo Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Indiana football took care of business again Saturday afternoon, this time in emphatic fashion. In front of another sellout crowd at Memorial Stadium, the Hoosiers dismantled UCLA 56–6 to improve to 8–0 on the season. It was a performance that showcased Indiana’s frightening depth and balance on both sides of the ball — the kind of dominance that makes 11 first-place votes in the AP Poll feel more than justified. After avoiding complacency last weekend in a win over Michigan State, head coach Curt Cignetti’s team showed no let-up against the Bruins. Once again, Indiana looked every bit like the most complete team in the country. Here are my final thoughts from Indiana's dismantling of UCLA.